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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,331.58, 560,177.58 and 183,689.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,331.58, 560,177.58 and 183,689.10 is: 275,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,331.58 : 560,177.58 = 183,689.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,331.58/560,177.58 = 183,689.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,331.58x = 560,177.58 × 183,689.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,331.58x = 102,898,515,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,898,515,510.38/373,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,622.32

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